Quarterly Lecturer: Public Health Science; Pool Job Santa Clara area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Quarterly Lecturer: Public Health Science (2026-2027 Pool)

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer: Public Health Science Pool)

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$9,839 for each 4 or 5 unit course.

Purpose:

The Department of Public Health at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic University, seeks applicants for Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) positions to teach courses in Public Health Science. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations.

This is an applicant pool; as such, positions are hired as needed. The successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. All classes will be presented in‑person, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online.

Basic Qualifications:

Terminal degree (DrPH, Ph.D.) in Public Health, Sociology or a closely-related field.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching key sociological and public health theories, including intersectionality.

Demonstrated excellence in examining and teaching about the ways that categories of social difference-including, but not limited to race, class, and gender-are socially constructed and serve as key determinants of health and health inequities at the undergraduate college level.

Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.

Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Responsibilities:

TEACHING (100%).

Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively.

Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students.

Holding regular weekly office hours on campus.

Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline.

Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses.

Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.

SERVICE (0%):
This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

Additional Information:

Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 ("Local 1021"; see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Telecommute:

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states:
California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://.

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